The Plant HR Manager is responsible for overseeing all human resources activities within the plant to ensure the effective management of personnel, as well as compliance with labor laws and company policies. This role focuses on employee relations, performance management, compliance, and driving employee engagement to support operational objectives.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills and will work closely with plant leadership and corporate HR teams to foster a productive and positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Partner with staffing agencies and corporate recruiting for plant positions, ensuring the right talent is hired to meet production demands.  Collaborate with plant leadership to understand current and future workforce needs.
2. Act as a liaison between plant management and employees to resolve grievances and address workplace issues; Guide leaders and employees regarding Company policies, values, and HR program administration.
3. Foster a positive employee experience through engagement initiatives, team-building activities, and consistent communication. Develop and implement retention strategies to reduce turnover and improve employee satisfaction.
4. Oversee performance review processes, providing guidance to supervisors on evaluating and developing employees.
5. Partner with EHS and plant leadership to ensure a safe working environment, including management of workers compensation.
6. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws and company policies. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
7. Lead investigations into workplace incidents and employee complaints in accordance with legal requirements and company procedures.
8. Lead continuous improvement projects related to HR processes, such as onboarding, employee retention, and performance management.
9. Monitor and report on key HR metrics, such as employee turnover, attendance, and engagement scores.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of HR experience
• 2+ years supporting the hourly workforce in an HR capacity such as manufacturing, logistics, retail, restaurant, etc
• Worker's compensation experience 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree or MBA in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology, or related field
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or plant environment
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Thorough understanding of HR laws and compliance requirements.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish

Work Designation:

• This position is an onsite position, 5 days a week, at our Piedmont facility located at 1170 Bracken Rd, Piedmont, SC

About Us:

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Let's evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government's E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.